Bring Commercial Insurance
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ask Kodiak to VS Code Copilot and start using all 7 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Ask Kodiak MCP Server?
The Ask Kodiak MCP Server brings deep commercial insurance intelligence directly to your AI agent. Effortlessly search for insurance products, monitor carrier appetite, and manage industry classifications (NAICS) using simple natural language.
Key Features
- Product Intelligence — Search across thousands of commercial insurance products based on eligibility, state, and classification.
- Carrier Oversight — Access detailed information about insurance companies and their product portfolios.
- Appetite Matching — Quickly identify which carriers have an appetite for specific risks or industries.
- Classification Tools — Get NAICS code suggestions and search for industry classifications to ensure accurate risk assessment.
- Real-time Data — Interface with the Ask Kodiak platform to get the most up-to-date insurance information.
- Secure API Access — Uses industry-standard HTTP Basic Authentication with your Group ID and API Key.
Who is this for?
- Insurance Brokers — Instantly find the right products for your clients without manual carrier portal searches.
- Underwriters — Audit product details and carrier appetite during your risk evaluation process.
- Insurtech Developers — Integrate commercial insurance data retrieval into your automated underwriting workflows.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Verify Ask Kodiak account connection
List all products offered by a specific company
Get full appetite and details for an insurance product
Search for industry classifications
List insurance carriers and companies
Search for commercial insurance products
Get NAICS code suggestions based on a query
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Ask Kodiak data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Ask Kodiak in VS Code Copilot
Why run Ask Kodiak with Vinkius?
The Ask Kodiak connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 7 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Ask Kodiak using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Ask Kodiak and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Ask Kodiak to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Ask Kodiak for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Ask Kodiak is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Ask Kodiak Group ID and API Key?
Log in to your Ask Kodiak account, go to Company Settings, and you will find your Group ID and API Key listed in the API section.
What is a NAICS code?
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is a standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Can I search for products by state?
Yes, use the list_products tool and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'NY', 'CA') in the state parameter to filter results.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
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